A 14-year-old driver was petitioned to Probate Court and her two adult passengers were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Denton Township Oct. 22. More...
Members of the Houghton Lake Lions Club are planning their 39th annual Halloween Party at Bobcat Field. The traditional party is set for Oct. 31 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Gates will close at 8 p.m.. More...
The haunted house fundraiser operated by 13-year-old Christopher Smith of Prudenville, shown on page C2 of this week's Resorter, will be open Nov. 7, not Nov. 8. Hours are 6 to 7 p.m. for children ages 6 and under, and 7 to 11 p.m. More...
Kim Tatro was incorrectly identified as the "ex-wife" of Lyon Township Supervisor Paul Tatro in a story in last week's Resorter. The couple is still married, but a divorce has been filed by Mr. Tatro. More...
The Clare County Arts Council, after being dormant for several years, is raising money by selling postcards of WPA Works Progress Administration murals and mural prints. More...
Shirley Mae Niedowicz, 80, St. Helen, died Nov. 2, 2008, at West Branch Regional Medical Center. A service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 1:30 p.m. at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home, St. Helen, with the Rev. Ken Peterson officiating. More...
Mae Bernice Bradley of Houghton Lake, passed away Oct. 31, 2008, at Hilltop Manor in Roscommon, at the age of 88. A service was held Nov. 3 at Merritt Butterfield United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Brian Bunch officiating. More...
Michael Robert Treml, 46, Roscommon, died unexpectedly Oct. 28, 2008. A service was held Nov. 1 at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church of the North, Roscommon, with Pastor Brad Lewis officiating. More...
Unemployed workers who are looking for a fast and easy way to apply for unemployment benefits need only turn on their computer and visit Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) web site. More...
The Resorter welcomes concise letters to the editor. We require that letters be signed and contain addresses and telephone numbers for verification. E-mailed letters must contain telephone numbers. Unsigned letters will not be printed. More...
Kristi Jean Burns, daughter of Alan and Gloria Burns of Houghton Lake, and Michael Evelio Allen, son of David and Nancy Allen of Jacksonville, FL, were united in marriage Oct. 4, 2008, in an oceanside ceremony in Myrtle Beach, SC. More...
Our Lady of the Lake School will host a Spa Day fund-raiser Nov. 8 from noon to 4 p.m. in the school gym. Visitors- men and women- are welcome to pamper themselves during the event. Tickets are $3 at the door. More...
Seeking to keep kids safe this upcoming snow season, Roscommon County Road Commission Foreman Bob Bedell and truck drivers, Leon "Stretch" Terrian and Jay Patterson met with about 500 Collins Elementary students Oct. 23. More...
Denton Township Firefighter Jim Hoover goes over the equipment his department has at the ready on its heavy duty rescue unit for a group of students in the Sunshine Kids Club after school program Oct. 22. More...
Roscommon County Road Commission Driver Leon Terrian tell students at Collins Elementary how the sand spreader on a plow truck works during a snowplow safety program at the school Oct. 23. More...
Update: Election Results Coming In
With 19 of 20 precincts reporting, it looks like Randy Stevenson will be Roscommon County's next sheriff. Stevenson has 9,232 votes to Michael Cooley's 3,768.
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Roscommon County Road Commission Driver Leon Terrian (left) talks to a group of preschool and kindergarten students at Collins Elementary under the massive wing blade of a road commission plow truck during a snowplow safety program Oct. 23. More...
Roscommon County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an attempted safe job at the McDonald's restaurant in Denton Township. The store manager told deputies employees discovered the safe was damaged when they arrived for work around 5 a.m. Oct. More...
Roscommon High School seniors Kevin Viguilla and Megan Perryman were named Homecoming King and Queen Friday night during halftime of the Bucks' football game. The new royalty presided over the homecoming dance Saturday night. More...
Personnel from Gerrish Township's police, fire and EMS, in cooperation with the township's Community Emergency Response Team conducted a mock search and rescue training Oct. 23. About 15 CERT members took part in the exercise. More...
State Police at Houghton Lake arrested a 42-year-old Grand Haven woman on drug charges after observing her driving erratically on eastbound M-55 near US-127 during the evening of Oct. 23. More...
The Houghton Lake varsity volleyball team will host a "varsity vs. alumni" game Nov. 4 to raise funds for the volleyball program. The event will start at 6 p.m. in the high school gym. More...
While the Resorter doesn't often endorse candidates for elected office, next Tuesday's election poses a unique challenge that the editorial board of the Resorter believes is worthy of attention. More...
Oh, Two Thousand Eight! The Final Stanzas Oh, my name's Barack Obama, and I come from Illinoise. I'm known for oratory, youth, good looks and lots of poise. More...
Richard Cronk, owner of Rolling Oaks Archery and Sports in Roscommon, did quite well during archery deer season this year, bagging two fine eight-point bucks near Higgins Lake. (Above) Cronk poses with the buck he bagged on Oct. More...
With winter not too far away this white robin might have perfect camouflage for January but most robins don't hang around when snow flies. The unusual white bird hung around the yard of Mike Dunaj at Houghton Lake for several days. More...
The Higgins Township Fire Department will host a Community Appreciation Day Nov. 1. The event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, is free and open to the public. More...
A pancake supper hosted by the Houghton Lake Lioness Club Oct. 29 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Coyles Restaurant will benefit the club's holiday basket program that helps needy families. More...
A veteran lawman and a candidate who vows to reform the Roscommon County Sheriff's Department are vying to replace Sheriff Francis "Fran" Staley, who will retire at the end of this year. More...
Voters in Roscommon County and throughout Michigan Tuesday will pass judgment on two controversial ballot proposals PROPOSAL 1 Sponsor: Michigan Coalition for Compassionate Care (www.stoparrestingpatients. More...
Most of the 2008 political action in Gerrish Township was in the Republican primary, but races for supervisor and trustee remain to be decided Tuesday. More...
Halloween is a fun time of year for Houghton Lake resident Peggy Vaughn and her family. She was busy last weekend sewing Halloween costumes for her son, Jon, and two grandchildren, Zander, 3, and Seth, 7. More...
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